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Rad 107 Quiz2 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is image perception? | image perception is the visual sensitivity required for proper interpretation of medical images. It involves how well the human eye and brain detect image details, contrast, and abnormalities |
| Light incident on the eye must first pass through the _________________. | cornea |
| What is the basic illumination level unit? | Lumen per square meter and lux |
| What is a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve? | An ROC curve is a graph used to evaluate diagnostic accuracy by plotting the true positive fraction (sensitivity) against the false positive fraction. A larger area under the curve (AUC) indicates more accurate decision-making. |
| The process of matching any worker to the work environment to maximize efficiency is ______. | ergonomics |
| The ambient light levels in the reading area should be ______________. | near darkness |
| What is visual acuity? | Visual acuity is the ability of the eye to distinguish small details and shapes clearly. In digital imaging, it is closely related to spatial resolution. |
| What are some ergonomic requirements for digital image interpretation? | Important ergonomic requirements include adjustable chairs and desks, ambient lighting between 10–50 lux, low noise levels, proper temperature and humidity, and practices like the 20-20-20 rule to reduce eye strain. |
| What is PACS? | PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) is a digital system used for image acquisition, processing, viewing, storage, and retrieval in medical imaging. |
| What is the function of RIS? | RIS (Radiology Information System) manages schedules, imaging protocols, reports, billing, and other radiology department information. |
| A digital display monitor is best viewed ______________. | straight on |
| Preprocessing the digital image is done _____________, and post-processing is done ______________. | automatically; manually |
| What is DICOM? | DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is the standard format used for storing, transmitting, and sharing digital medical images and related information. |
| What is an EMR? | EMR (Electronic Medical Record) is a digital version of a patient’s medical record containing identification, medical history, imaging requests, reports, and other healthcare information. |
| What is teleradiology? | Teleradiology is the remote transmission and viewing of digital medical images, allowing radiologists to interpret images from distant locations. |